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Lakesha Moore
July 16, 2009
My name is Lakesha from Duncanville. My mom Julia and I were so upset to hear that Drew passed away. I will miss him dearly, he was the "greatest"! and had the voice of an angel. I will never forget you.
Karmesha Taylor
July 15, 2009
Mama Jean, Avery and Quiana, and Brian,
I am Karmesha from Waco..I worked with Drew at Citigroup and he accepted me as his sister since then...I am in such right at this very moment..my heart is just at rock bottom...I have been calling and texting him not even thinking to check my myspace to retrieve such bad news... He was my brother always giving me insight and we would speak on different suggestions going on in his life....God timed it just right to make sure he was able to see his own seed born in the world "Avery"...I would always tell him put Avery down and let her mama get some love, he would say naw WACO... The last time I talked to him he was out of state singing at a wedding..and now this...I am so lost for words and wish I could wake up to hear him say "What's going on Sis"...I see not... Family hang in there because this is not easy at all..."IN ALL THY WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AND HE WILL DIRECT THY PATH...."
Nick Washington
July 6, 2009
I am Andrew's cousin on his fathers side, yet sadly I never got a chance to meet him, from what I see I can tell that he was a great person to get to know, he will be greatly missed by friends and family alike, but we all know that he is in a better place.
Laura Williams
July 6, 2009
Mama Jean, Granny, and Kevin,
I dont have the right words to really tell you how I feel right now. It seems like yesterday we were over Mama Jeans house eating and sitting around joking. I can remember when Qiana found out they were having a girl, Drew said "HaHaHa, Im having a girl and your not!!" It was funny because my husband Beau and I wanted a girl but yet we were having our 3rd son! I am just thankful that I had the oppertunity to be around someone so loving and understanding as Drew. When he sung at my wedding my husband shed a few tears.....I was jealous because he said Drew sang that song and the tears werent for me!! LOL I just want to let the family know that I am always here for them and they will forever have my love!!!!
Laura & Charles Williams
Jennifer Lilly Belniak
July 2, 2009
I didn't know Andrew that well, but I will tell you that the only time I ever cried at a pep rally was when he sang. That beautriful sound brought tears to my eyes! My thoughts are with his family.
Marvell Tramel
July 2, 2009
Drew where do I begin. Big Homie to Big Homie, you were like the younger brother I never had. I've never been jealous of anyone until the first time i heard you sing. I knew then that you were a God given talent and your voice was a gift to us all. Thank you man for being a class act all the time to everybody. Thank you for being my friend. Eternal love my brother. R.I.P.
Jerone & Jamie Aikins
July 1, 2009
Drew It is so hard to accept that you are gone. Knowing that you are in a much better place now. Our prayers are with The Heggar/Janis Family. We will never forget all the good times and memories we shared with you and Quiana. You were a blessing to have as a friend a brother. You will always be in our hearts and forever missed. Quiana and Kids we love you, God bless you. RIP Andrew Janis
Rodrick Conner
July 1, 2009
Drew Breezy fo sheezy Is the name I gave him, Shortly after he give me the name Rod Doggy….lol. Drew I love you so much man…My soul brother from another mother. You had such big impact on my life. I will miss you …every body thought I could sing until you walk into HSBC…I’m not mad at you about that no more Drew….wow…man man man. I’m hurt man. Man I never had so much pleasure in moving your car when you park in Employee of the Month section at HSBC, Knowing you wasn’t suppose to be there…lol. I laugh about that all the time. You will always be VIP to me.
Sincerely missed
Rodrick Conner
Aka Rod Doggy
Kelly Sadongei
July 1, 2009
When I first met Drew he seemed like an old friend I had known for years. He had an air about him that was calm and easy going. It was like, if you were having a bad day you could just talk to him and know everything is alright in life. I only knew him at work for a short time but I am thankful for that time. Drew you will be missed and you were a blessing to all who came in contact with you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Trish Heatherly
July 1, 2009
I met Drew a few years ago after he met my friend,Quiana. He was God sent to her and her son. Drew was an amazing person with such a personality. I feel as if I have known him all my life and I will miss him so much. At least we have a little piece of him in his daughter, Avery. We will remember you forever, Drew!
Kathy Richey-Farrington
July 1, 2009
To Norma Jean and family,
I want you to know that you are in my prayers and in my heart. I wish somehow I could share and help ease your pain. Be strong and with time his memory will make his absence easier to bear. Love from childhood days.
Kathy Richey Farrington & family
Sharanda Cantero-Jones
July 1, 2009
My condolences & sympathy to the family, May God hold you closely.
Andrew R.I.P
I was a classmate to Andrew W.T White High school class of 1995.
David Green
July 1, 2009
I have fond memories of Drew from playing high school football at W.T.White. I can still hear Coach Gentry getting on him for missing a block. Drew was a good friend and will be truely missed.R.I.P Drew.
Your Freind
David Green
July 1, 2009
Wow! I am totally shocked. I went to school with Andrew at WTW. He was the sweetest person & will always remember him as the "teddy bear" he was! He had the sweetest singing voice. We were in choir together and I can still remember him singing. My favorite memory that I always remember is when he asked me to his Sr. Homecoming in front of everyone! That night was crazy for us but so much fun! May God be with your family & give them comfort during this hard time. Your daughter has her own peronal angel looking down on her to help guide her. Drew, you will be missed but never forgotten!
Leticia Vega
July 1, 2009
Drew...you were a great person to know. Thanks for bringing such happiness into everyone's life. You truly were a blessing.
Jeanine Tillman
July 1, 2009
May God be with the Janis family. Andrew will be truly missed. He had a melody in his heart and a song on his lips. To God be the glory for all the things he has done.
Leon Jones
July 1, 2009
My prayers to your family! It is krazy how life can be sometime, I am unable to even put it in words right now! I am happy to have known you even for a short time, always my Brother in Phi Nu Pi!
Sabrina Johnson
July 1, 2009
My prayers are with your family i cant belive your gone. I miss knocking on your window at work waking you up. You truly were fun and entertaining during my breaks, I will miss our talks and morning breakfast runs. I will truly cherish memories of you.
Yuvi Reveles
July 1, 2009
First and foremost, I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to the Janis family. I went to high school with Andrew at W T White in Dallas and we were part of the graduating class of 1995. We had choir together and I remember his awesome voice. He was like a giant teddy bear! Hugging him was the best. It was to my surprise to learn about his death when I saw his name and of all things his Senior picture in the obituaries of the newspaper. I hadn't seen or talked to Andrew since high school but i'm sure he was loved by all who knew him. Andrew you will be missed!
Angela Blaze
July 1, 2009
I only knew Drew for a couple of years but he always had a smile on his face. I will always remember laughing and talking with him at work (HSBC), while we set next to each other I would always have to tap on the glass or his desk to keep him awake. I always told him I needed to tie a bell around his neck because for somebody so big he stepped so softly. When he found out that he was going to be a father, I told him "You are going to have a little girl and she is going to mess your world up." and sure enough they had a girl.
Drew, you will truly be missed for your smile, your laughter, your voice and especially your heart. I know that Jehovah will be comfort to your family. And we know that Heaven has gained a tremendous Angel. God Bless!
Ivan McCoy
July 1, 2009
Drew,
Am speechless, but glad to know that I was able to know you,Charles and KB introduce you to me, my heart goes out to your family...But I will never forget the day we song Happy Birthday to Ms.Debra and Ke-ke it was good to sing side-by side with you.....
July 1, 2009
Some people walk through your life and leave an indelible mark, Drew was one of those people. His bigger than life personality charmed everyone he met. To the Janis and Heggar families, you are in our hearts and in our prayers. May God bless you.
Patty Turner & Craig McCorkle
Monica Johnson-Jones
July 1, 2009
I Love you with all my heart. I will never forget the best friend of my life. You always picked me up when I was down and I will never forget that. Your best friend forever.Thanks for been a great Godfather to my son Brian Turner II. We will miss you telling him about girls and life. This is one of the hardest things that I have ever done.
Love Monica
Gunnery Sergeant Eric Banks - United States Marine Corps
June 30, 2009
I remember first seeing Drew when I worked for CitiGroup as a collection representative. Drew intimidated me when I first seen him considering his frame. But when he turned around and spoke to me, with that pleasant voice and teddy bear like face, not to mention Drew could wear some cloths, I felt at ease with him and we became instant friends. He always called me Banks, for my last name, or Little brother, for a friend we both share with the same last name as mine. For years later we worked together and I could always depend on Drew to keep me level headed in a stressful job that we both shared. The first time I heard Drew sing, I almost cried. What a beautiful voice Drew has. An angel in disguise I always thought. Drew was the first person to console me when I had to return to my home town for a tragic loss in my family. And he spoke to me through the word of GOD and let me know that all will be fine. I held onto those words during my trip and they laid my tension at ease. I left Texas numerous years ago to return to the United States Marine Corps for duty overseas and I spoke to Drew. Drew, as he always was with me, joked about how I was to small framed to be a Marine and wanted to know what I was going to be doing while back in the Marines and if I liked doing it. He always was interested in my military career. He ended the conversation by speaking to me through the Word of GOD. Those words that he spoke to me stayed with me through numerous tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Whenever things got ruff and hetic overseas, I leaned on those words and that smile. Drew even meant so much to me that when I play football on playstation with my nephew, I always make a football team and I always make a player that looks just like him wearing his name. My nephew asked me a few weeks ago why I always do that with just that one player. And I smiled and told him about Drew. You have meant the world to me Drew. I thank you. You have been an Angel in my life. I will forever be in your debt. I will miss you for the rest of my life. When I think of you from this point on I will always see you with your smile on your face and your voice will be ever so clear in my head. You are truely in a better place called home. To the entire Janis family I share in your loss and I pray, like Drew told me, that all will be ok. I thank you all for being the vessels that brought an angel into my life. May the Lord Bless and be with you all in these times. But know that Drew is in a much better place.
Torrance Locke
June 30, 2009
Andrew, You have always been a good man in my book, last time i saw you you, we were at the PARTY CITY making it happen for the kids.. God Doesnt forget those things. May your family find peace in these troubling days and may THE ALMIGHTY FATHER accept you in HIS Kingdom.. WE LOVE YOU BRO, Torrance Locke
Victor & Jessica Sears
June 30, 2009
To Drew, my little brother you will be missed. I know you are in a better place. God bless the Janis family.
Dot LaSalle
June 30, 2009
Today we celebrate the life of this young man who is gone too soon. But, God knows what is best. I loved Andrew all of his life because I knew him from the beginning of this life. His mother, grandmother, grandfather, the family have been a part of my life too. I did not see him much after he became man, but when I did, his sweet voice always sang the songs we wanted to hear. Now you can sing with the most important choir of them all--The Heavenly Host. Fair the well Andrew, fair the well.
Dot and Decon LaSalle
The McKnight Sisters
Harold McKnight
Terri Perkins
June 30, 2009
My prayers are with the Janis family.
Connie Sanchez
June 30, 2009
Drew will be missed by all that knew him. He was a beautiful person with a great personality, I knew him for a few yearsworking at credit card and during that time he was a beautiful person. May God be with the Janis family at this time. God Bless my prayers are with the family
LAURETTA MOORE
June 30, 2009
TO ANDREW,
YOU WERE CONSIDER AS ONE OF MY LITTLE BROTHERS. I WILL TRUELY MISS YOUR BIG BEAUTIFUL SMILE THAT YOU ALWAYS HAD EVERYTIME TIME I SAW YOU. YOU HAVE NO MORE PAINS OR WORRIES. I KNOW YOU ARE WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER IN THAT CHOIR SINGING FOREVER. LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
Ellecia McKnight
June 30, 2009
It is so hard to accept that you are gone...I hadn't seen you in years or talked to you, but you were my friend. I remember us singing in the choir together and you and your friend painting my room (and door) back in 2001 or 2002 and we went to Pizza Hut afterwards, and the waitress ask you how did you like your crust and you said "thick, just like my women"...lol. I will miss you....and to Sister Matthews, you are in my thoughts and prayers and one thing that I have learned that you taught me is God does not make mistakes...and to the rest of Andrew's family, especailly his mother, Norma Jean, I pray that God gives you comfort that surpasses all understanding and peace.
Laura Leeds
June 30, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Della Hudson
June 30, 2009
Hi auntie and Norma Jean
I am deeply saden about the lost of Andrew, may God bless you and the rest of the family in this time of sorrow...Love Della
Charles and Monica Strhan Jr
June 30, 2009
OMG!!!! Drew words cannot express how we feel right now. I thank God for the time he gave us with you.
It's so hard to except that you are no longer here with us. Charles and I will truly miss you Drew. May God bring comfort to the Janis Family and especially to your lovely fiance' and your daughter. WOW!!!! this is so hard....
I will forever cherish my memories of you, especially the early morning of April 20, 2006, when sang Happy Birthday to me.(courtesy of Charles Jr.)lol..
WE LOVE U AND WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!
R.I.P. now my friend!!!!!
Lutricia Finch
June 30, 2009
Drew (frat) we have had some wonderful times, laughter, and pain. I will miss you warm smile, lending heart, and hugs of joy..I don't know anyone as smooth as you..I will truly miss you..You are at home and I look forward to laughing with you again on the other side
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